Videos: New Amsterdam Video Library Receives Major Update
March/15/2008 01:27 AM Filed in: Videos
The Video Library has been greatly expanded over the
weekend and is now categorized by the type of video.
Also, additional trailers for New Amsterdam episode 2
"Golden Boy" have been added as well as new sections
for Episode 3 "Soldier's Heart" and Episode 4
"Honor", each containing several videos. Finally, a
high quality New Amsterdam "Featurette" has been
added to the Press Kit section.
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Exclusive Q&A With Yolonda Ross - Omar's Mother In New Amsterdam
March/10/2008 02:05 PM Filed in: Cast
Yolonda Ross made her feature film debut as the
female lead in the critically acclaimed HBO feature
"Stranger Inside". Her powerful performance earned
her the 2001 IFP Gotham Award for Breakthrough Actor.
Before and after, this multi-talented entertainer has
graced numerous productions and branched out into
theatre and singing. Most recently, she made a
memorable appearance in New Amsterdam's 2nd episode,
"Golden Boy", playing the role of Lily Rae Brown - a
love interest for John Amsterdam (Nikolaj
Coster-Waldau) in the 1940's and mother to Omar
(Stephen McKinley Henderson). Yolonda has frequented
our site & forum in the past and was gracious
enough to take a few moments from her busy schedule
to answer some questions for fans of the show and her
work.
John/NA:F: Let's start with the obligatory question of "How did you get your start in the business"?
Yolonda: I got started in acting after coming to NY from Nebraska. I had the opportunity to do some videos, one of them being the Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right". From there, I realized how easy it was to fall into things in NY and had taken some acting classes, without much happening. I had been working in Fashion for a while as a Buyer. Eventually, while pursuing my music, things started to click for me with my acting. Music is a big key to me understanding the emotions of my characters. My first TV role was on "NY Undercover". I can also be seen on SNL in a lot of the sketches between '94-'96.
John/NA:F: Aside from appearing in numerous TV shows, I believe you recently made your on stage debut this past February in the play "Unconditional". Can you tell us a little about that and how it was for you, being live on stage compared to a recorded performance?
Yolonda: Last night was our last performance. It was amazing. I think we hit a new level of the show last night. You just wish you had one more chance to do it again. This was my first theater performance. I really enjoyed it. I'm used to film more than any of the other mediums. I pretty much feel for me personally it's somewhat the same as far as the acting process, BUT, there is that moment when you are in something and you realize, especially in quiet moments, that the audience is right there with you, that YOU are gripping them and holding them there for a moment, that you can never do again. With a movie or TV the viewer can always rewind and feel, or see that moment again. Also, the long rehearsal process with all the cast all day was different for me. It was almost like being in school.
John/NA:F: To add to your list of talents, you also seem to be an excellent singer judging by the songs being streamed on your MySpace page. Do you have or are you working on any recording projects available to the public?
Yolonda: Thanks for the comments on my music. At this time, I don't have a band. I had recently started working with a friend and her band, but then acting commitments came up. I had actually submitted one of my songs for "New Amsterdam". It was for the scene where we are in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel room. The way the scene played out was I was let into the room, and John was preparing the room for my arrival, champagne, music playing (which is what I submitted) and he was dancing a little to the music while I watched him without him knowing it. This whole opening to that scene was cut, unfortunately. They had me in a beautiful outfit! Not to mention how handsome he looked in his suit.
John/NA:F: Back to TV and your appearance in the new FOX series "New Amsterdam", can you tell me how you got a guest role and a little bit about the role you play?
Yolonda: I got the role of Lily by auditioning. It went just like any other job, but it did take an extended amount of time before getting that part. I had to be ok'd by FOX. I first auditioned for John Coles, the director, then David Manson, which was super sweet. I was very excited about the chance to play Lily. I had never done a period piece before, and the 40's is a great era to play in. Lily was a teacher. She and John know each other due to him being her father's lawyer. They started a relationship that her father knew nothing about. It was a very touching storyline and very interesting how they intergrated that subject into the cop part of the show. I think it was very well done.
John/NA:F: What was it like during your time on the set?
Yolonda: When I had joined the show it really was their first week of shooting. The pilot had already been done months before. So this was sort of the beginning of shooting the show. We shot this the second week in August in lower Manhattan and on the soundstage. Everyone was really cool. The days were really long, 'cause they were just figuring out their groove. It's not an easy thing shooting period stuff. And that's what this show is all about. John is all over in time, and that required the proper hair, proper way of speaking for the time, proper dress. A lot goes into each show.
John/NA:F: Is your role on NA a one time thing or do you think there's an opening for a return of some kind given your relationship to Omar and John should the series continue?
Yolonda: After shooting my segment of "New Amsterdam" and the chemistry we seemed to have on film, there was talk of me coming back into the show somewhere down the line. Also the fact that I'm Omar's mother was another factor. More could be learned about John and Lily's relationship. Omar could have the chance to find out more about his mother. As she died when he was young. I believe it was due to illness. Not sure though.
John/NA:F: Finally, where might fans see you performing next?
Yolonda: My next film is "CHOKE", with Sam Rockwell, and Angelica Houston. Not sure of the release date, probably the summer. Also, on DVD soon, the Bob Dylan movie "I'm Not There".
John/NA:F: Okay, I think that's it! I want to thank you for doing this. I really appreciate you taking the time out and I hope your appearance on "New Amsterdam" brings you a lot of positive feedback.
Yolonda: Thanks guys.
...and thanks again to Yolonda for her time! You can find out more about Yolonda Ross by visiting her official site and MySpace page.
Note: Please do not repost/reprint any portion of this Q&A without express permission. Thank You...
John/NA:F: Let's start with the obligatory question of "How did you get your start in the business"?
Yolonda: I got started in acting after coming to NY from Nebraska. I had the opportunity to do some videos, one of them being the Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right". From there, I realized how easy it was to fall into things in NY and had taken some acting classes, without much happening. I had been working in Fashion for a while as a Buyer. Eventually, while pursuing my music, things started to click for me with my acting. Music is a big key to me understanding the emotions of my characters. My first TV role was on "NY Undercover". I can also be seen on SNL in a lot of the sketches between '94-'96.
John/NA:F: Aside from appearing in numerous TV shows, I believe you recently made your on stage debut this past February in the play "Unconditional". Can you tell us a little about that and how it was for you, being live on stage compared to a recorded performance?
Yolonda: Last night was our last performance. It was amazing. I think we hit a new level of the show last night. You just wish you had one more chance to do it again. This was my first theater performance. I really enjoyed it. I'm used to film more than any of the other mediums. I pretty much feel for me personally it's somewhat the same as far as the acting process, BUT, there is that moment when you are in something and you realize, especially in quiet moments, that the audience is right there with you, that YOU are gripping them and holding them there for a moment, that you can never do again. With a movie or TV the viewer can always rewind and feel, or see that moment again. Also, the long rehearsal process with all the cast all day was different for me. It was almost like being in school.
John/NA:F: To add to your list of talents, you also seem to be an excellent singer judging by the songs being streamed on your MySpace page. Do you have or are you working on any recording projects available to the public?
Yolonda: Thanks for the comments on my music. At this time, I don't have a band. I had recently started working with a friend and her band, but then acting commitments came up. I had actually submitted one of my songs for "New Amsterdam". It was for the scene where we are in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel room. The way the scene played out was I was let into the room, and John was preparing the room for my arrival, champagne, music playing (which is what I submitted) and he was dancing a little to the music while I watched him without him knowing it. This whole opening to that scene was cut, unfortunately. They had me in a beautiful outfit! Not to mention how handsome he looked in his suit.
John/NA:F: Back to TV and your appearance in the new FOX series "New Amsterdam", can you tell me how you got a guest role and a little bit about the role you play?
Yolonda: I got the role of Lily by auditioning. It went just like any other job, but it did take an extended amount of time before getting that part. I had to be ok'd by FOX. I first auditioned for John Coles, the director, then David Manson, which was super sweet. I was very excited about the chance to play Lily. I had never done a period piece before, and the 40's is a great era to play in. Lily was a teacher. She and John know each other due to him being her father's lawyer. They started a relationship that her father knew nothing about. It was a very touching storyline and very interesting how they intergrated that subject into the cop part of the show. I think it was very well done.
John/NA:F: What was it like during your time on the set?
Yolonda: When I had joined the show it really was their first week of shooting. The pilot had already been done months before. So this was sort of the beginning of shooting the show. We shot this the second week in August in lower Manhattan and on the soundstage. Everyone was really cool. The days were really long, 'cause they were just figuring out their groove. It's not an easy thing shooting period stuff. And that's what this show is all about. John is all over in time, and that required the proper hair, proper way of speaking for the time, proper dress. A lot goes into each show.
John/NA:F: Is your role on NA a one time thing or do you think there's an opening for a return of some kind given your relationship to Omar and John should the series continue?
Yolonda: After shooting my segment of "New Amsterdam" and the chemistry we seemed to have on film, there was talk of me coming back into the show somewhere down the line. Also the fact that I'm Omar's mother was another factor. More could be learned about John and Lily's relationship. Omar could have the chance to find out more about his mother. As she died when he was young. I believe it was due to illness. Not sure though.
John/NA:F: Finally, where might fans see you performing next?
Yolonda: My next film is "CHOKE", with Sam Rockwell, and Angelica Houston. Not sure of the release date, probably the summer. Also, on DVD soon, the Bob Dylan movie "I'm Not There".
John/NA:F: Okay, I think that's it! I want to thank you for doing this. I really appreciate you taking the time out and I hope your appearance on "New Amsterdam" brings you a lot of positive feedback.
Yolonda: Thanks guys.
...and thanks again to Yolonda for her time! You can find out more about Yolonda Ross by visiting her official site and MySpace page.
Note: Please do not repost/reprint any portion of this Q&A without express permission. Thank You...
New Amsterdam Episode 2 "Golden Boy" - What Did You Think?
March/07/2008 07:51 PM Filed in: Forum
The "Golden Boy" episode of New Amsterdam has aired
on FOX in both the US and Canada, plus can be viewed
via iTunes and Hulu. We'd love to hear what you
think! Please join us in our forum.
Guest posting is enabled but exclusive New
Amsterdam related media is available to
registered users!
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Episodes: Watch New Amsterdam Episode 2 "Golden Boy" Free Online
March/07/2008 03:27 PM Filed in: Episodes
Thanks to Hulu, for a limited time, US resident can
legally watch the "Golden Boy" episode of New
Amsterdam online for free. If you don't have an
account at Hulu, you can view it right here.
As a reminder, this episode is available for purchase/download from the iTunes Store in the US.
After you view the episode, join us in the forum for discussion.
As a reminder, this episode is available for purchase/download from the iTunes Store in the US.
After you view the episode, join us in the forum for discussion.
Broadcast: Ratings For New Amsterdam Episode 2 "Golden Boy"
March/07/2008 03:16 PM Filed in: Broadcast
New Amsterdam's second episode "Golden Boy" came in
2nd in it's time slot, according to overnight
ratings. While not as stellar a performance as it's
initial outing, the show was up against Lost, an
established fan favorite on ABC.
Ratings Breakdown:
TIME NET HH A18-49 Viewers
9:00 FOX 7.3/11 4.2/10 12,012,000
9:30 FOX 5.7/9 3.1/7 9,133,000
Average:
9:00 FOX 6.5/10 3.65/9 10,572,000
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Ratings Breakdown:
TIME NET HH A18-49 Viewers
9:00 FOX 7.3/11 4.2/10 12,012,000
9:30 FOX 5.7/9 3.1/7 9,133,000
Average:
9:00 FOX 6.5/10 3.65/9 10,572,000
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Episodes: Download New Amsterdam Episode 2 "Golden Boy" from iTunes
March/07/2008 03:13 PM Filed in: Episodes
The "Golden Boy" episode of New Amsterdam is now
available for purchase/download from the iTunes
Store in the US for only $1.99 USD.
After you view the episode, join us in the forum for discussion.
After you view the episode, join us in the forum for discussion.
Sound Score: New Amsterdam Music Listing for Episode 2 "Golden Boy"
March/07/2008 12:18 AM Filed in: Sound Score
The New Amsterdam Sound Score listing of
music used in episode 2 "Golden Boy" has been
added to the site. We will update the Sound
Score listing as new tracks are identified.
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Broadcast Reminder: New Amsterdam Episode 2 "Golden Boy"
March/06/2008 02:07 PM Filed in: Episodes
Broadcast Reminder: New Amsterdam Episode 2 "Golden
Boy" premieres in the US tonight - Tuesday March 6th,
2008 at 9:00PM ET on FOX. As previously reported,
Canadian viewers were treated to a broadcast of this
episode last night.
View the official description, photo gallery, and trailer videos for this episode here at New Amsterdam : Forever - The first and number one fan source for all things related to New Amsterdam.
Please join us in the forum for a lively discussion on this, and future, episodes. We, also, have a Live Chat option for registered users.
View the official description, photo gallery, and trailer videos for this episode here at New Amsterdam : Forever - The first and number one fan source for all things related to New Amsterdam.
Please join us in the forum for a lively discussion on this, and future, episodes. We, also, have a Live Chat option for registered users.
Gallery: 3 New Promotional Photos For New Amsterdam Episode 2
February/16/2008 01:10 AM Filed in: Gallery
3 new promotional photos from episode 2 "Golden Boy"
are now available in the Photo Gallery. These
images provide a glimpse of John Amsterdam
(Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in 1942, then known as
John York, as he reconnects with his former love
Lily (Yolanda Ross). SPOILER WARNING: These
images and their captions reveal a pivotal
detail of the show's mythology.
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Discuss this news entry in our Forum.
Episodes: Official Descriptions For New Amsterdam Episodes 1 & 2
February/16/2008 12:43 AM Filed in: Episodes
The Episode Guide has been
updated with official FOX descriptions and cast
listings for episode 1 "Pilot" and episode 2
"Golden Boy".
The Spoiler page has been updated with additional info about episode 2, as well.
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The Spoiler page has been updated with additional info about episode 2, as well.
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Gallery: 7 New Promo Photos For New Amsterdam Episodes 2 & 3
February/13/2008 03:02 AM Filed in: Gallery
FOX has released 7 more promotional photos for New
Amsterdam, 3 for Episode 2 "Golden Boy" and 4 for
Episode 3 "Soldier's Heart". You can view these in
our Photo Gallery.
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Broadcast: Titles For New Amsterdam Episodes 1-3
February/12/2008 12:29 PM Filed in: Broadcast
FOX has published titles for the first 3 episodes of
New Amsterdam, to air as follows:
Note: It had previously been rumored at several sites around the Internet that "Soldier's Heart" was scheduled to air in the March 6th slot. This is apparently not the case.
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- March 4th, 2008 (Tuesday) 9:00PM ET: Episode 1 "Pilot" - Series premiere, following American Idol
- March 6th, 2008 (Thursday) 9:00PM ET: Episode 2 "Golden Boy" - following American Idol
- March 10th, 2008 (Monday) 9:00PM ET: Episode 3 "Soldier's Heart" - The series falls into it's regular time slot, occupying the position previously held by The Sarah Conner Chronicles. It will remain here until it's 2-hour / 2 episode season finale on April 7th, 2008.
Note: It had previously been rumored at several sites around the Internet that "Soldier's Heart" was scheduled to air in the March 6th slot. This is apparently not the case.
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Yolonda Ross In New Amsterdam Episode 2
January/08/2008 04:07 AM Filed in: Episodes
The beautifully voiced singer and actress Yolonda Ross has stopped by our forum to let us
know she will be appearing as the love interest
in episode 2 of New Amsterdam, currently titled
"Golden Boy" and airing on March 6th, 2008. Ross
says "Nikolaj and the director were great".
She has some behind the scenes pics with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on her MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/yolondamusic
When you drop by her site, be sure and listen to her sing, as well.
She has some behind the scenes pics with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on her MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/yolondamusic
When you drop by her site, be sure and listen to her sing, as well.